Savory Sausage Salad Aka Wurstsalat
Experience the bold, tangy flavors of Bavaria with this traditional Savory Sausage Salad, also known as Wurstsalat. This quick and easy German delicacy features tender slices of cooked sausage, crisp pickles, and sharp red onions tossed in a zesty dressing made with white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar for perfect balance. Topped with fresh chives, this no-cook dish is ready in just 15 minutes and is ideal for a light lunch, flavorful appetizer, or hearty addition to a picnic spread. Serve it chilled or at room temperature alongside crusty bread or soft pretzels to savor its authentic European flair. Perfect for fans of unique, savory salads, this Wurstsalat is an irresistible combination of simplicity and bold taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Cooked sausage (e.g., Lyoner, bologna, or other cooked deli-style sausage)
- 3 medium Pickles
- 1 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chives
Instructions
Slice the cooked sausage into thin strips, about 3–4 cm (1–1.5 inches) in length, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the pickles into thin slices or matchstick-style strips and add them to the bowl with the sausage.
Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice it into thin, uniform strips. Add the onion to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and sugar until the mixture is well combined and slightly emulsified.
Pour the prepared dressing over the sausage, pickles, and onions. Mix gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Finely chop the chives and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.8 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 8090 mg | 352% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1258 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
